Giovanni — Italian form of Iohannes (see John). The Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516) and the painter and sculptor Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) were two famous bearers of this name.
Saintly namesake: John Bosco was an Italian priest and educator known for his work with disadvantaged youth and for founding the Salesian order. He is one of several saints named Giovanni (John). (January 31 · 19th century)
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